Agenda - Council Work Session - 03/22/2022

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CC Work Session 2. 3. Meeting Date: 03/22/2022 Information Title: Review Model Contract for the City Administrator and Update Regarding the City Administrator Recruitment Purpose/Background: The purpose of this discussion is to provide the City Council with an update on the status of the City Administrator recruitment, receive feedback and to answer questions,plus to review a draft contract and consider contract guidelines for presenting an initial offer. In addition, consider interest of Council to be part of negotiations once a candidate is selected. The application period will close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 27. At this time,human resources has received 8 applications. The planned recruitment timeline is as follows: 1. External Posting: 03/03/2022 to 03/27/2022 g 11:59 pm 2. City Council to confirm selection of first interview candidates: by Noon 03/31/2022 3. First Interviews: 04/06/2022 and 04/07/2022;normal business hours 4. Background/Reference Check: 04/08/2022 to 04/15/2022 5. Second Interviews: 04/19/2022—to end by 4:40 pm due to evening meetings 6. Leadership assessment results on file by 05/03/22 7. Contingent Job Offer: 05/04/2022 or 05/11/2022 8. Pre-employment medical testing by: 05/16/2022 9. Council authorization to hire: 05/24/2022 10. New City Administrator starts working on or near 05/25/2022 to 06/27/2022 Attached is a model contract and information on hiring a City Manager/Administrator compiled by the League of Minnesota Cities. Timeframe: Approximately 5 minutes Funding Source: Not Applicable Responsible Party(ies): Colleen Lasher,Administrative Services Director Outcome: To provide the City Council with an update,receive feedback and to answer questions. To receive guidance on City Administrator contract and negotiations.